The Wulin Branch is not far from the Global Center. Upon seeing a towering, peculiar building from afar, you know you have arrived. The exhibition hall consists of four floors, and although it can be tiring to explore them all, it is definitely worth the effort.
On the first floor, the Wu Yue General History display titled ‘The Long Song of Yue’ showcases almost all of the Zhejiang Museum’s impressive collection. This includes the double-bird sunrise patterned tooth carving from the Hemudu culture, the jade cong from the Liangzhu culture, and the gilded silver Ashoka stupa unearthed from the Leifeng Pagoda. Additionally, an ancient dugout canoe excavated near Xianghu can be seen here. Moreover, an Eastern Jin Dynasty tomb, which has been moved here in its entirety from Huzhou, is particularly special. Black-glazed porcelain, bronze, and lacquer are all placed in the tomb as they were originally, giving visitors an immersive experience. On the second floor, the ‘Qianjiang Tide’ exhibit focuses on the revolutionary history of Zhejiang. Visitors can understand the historical context from the Chinese Communist Party’s First National Congress on the Red Boat of Nanhu to the path to liberation through audio-visual devices. The third floor features the Ningshao wedding customs in the ‘Red Makeup for Ten Miles’ display, which has a visual impact. The festive bright red color leaves a deep impression. One of the museum’s treasures, the Wan Gong sedan chair, is extremely exquisite. From a distance, it looks like a miniature palace, with its complex red-gold wood carving standing out. For ancient women, having such a sedan chair for their wedding was a lifetime honor. Although the original ‘Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains – Remaining Mountain Scroll’ is not usually on display in the calligraphy and painting hall, one can see copies from various dynasties and learn about the tortuous history of this famous work’s inheritance and collection, which is worth lingering over. Additionally, the temporary exhibition halls on the underground floor and the second floor hold several significant temporary exhibitions each year. Exhibition notices can be found on the official website. The museum is open all year round from Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00, closed on Mondays, and opens normally on legal holidays with closures postponed to the first day after the holiday. The site begins to clear out at 16:50 daily.Zhejiang Provincial Museum Wulin Branch
The Wulin Branch is not far from the Global Center. Upon seeing a towering, peculiar building from afar, you know […]
